Clarigard 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Clarigard Benefits & Uses

Clarigard is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis

Other Benefits

Clarigard Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: H. Pylori Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: H. Pylori Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: H. Pylori Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Clarigard Related Warnings

Is the use of Clarigard safe for pregnant women?

Clarigard should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Clarigard safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Clarigard for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Clarigard on the Kidneys?

Clarigard has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Clarigard on the Liver?

Side effects of Clarigard rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Clarigard on the Heart?

Using Clarigard does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Clarigard with Other Drugs

Clarigard should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Almotriptan

Gatifloxacin

Moxifloxacin

Simvastatin

Warfarin

Artemether,Lumefantrine

Moderate

Metformin

Paracetamol,Codeine

Clarigard Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clarigard unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Myasthenia Gravis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Clarigard

Is this Clarigard habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Clarigard is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Clarigard you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Clarigard only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Clarigard is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Clarigard Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clarigard

Taking Clarigard with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Clarigard

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Clarigard with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Clarigard

Question over 5 years ago

Can Clarigard treat gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Clarigard can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a healthcare provider. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Clarigard on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Clarigard on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Clarigard treat a urinary tract infection?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

No, Clarigard does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor about the best treatment for urinary tract infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Clarigard cause diarrheoa?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Clarigard may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effects of this drug. If you feel excessive diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Clarigard used for cough?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, Clarigard does not use for a cough. A cough is a symptom, of flu, colds, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, COPD, laryngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Clarigard is used in relieving the cough only, when it is able to treat these diseases. But we know that cold and flu is viral, cough caused by this disease, medicine could not be used, and a cough caused by another disease like bronchitis, laryngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection it may be bacterial or viral, if the cause of this disease is bacterial infection then Clarigard can be used. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine for a cough.